In March 2025, newly released unclassified FBI documents from 2015 and 2016 revealed allegations that the Obama administration, including then-Secretary of State John Kerry, obstructed an FBI investigation into Iranian terrorists to protect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). According to whistleblower emails cited in a report by The Economic Times, officials in the Justice and State Departments actively prevented federal agents from enforcing U.S. sanctions against Iran. The documents suggest the existence of a covert ”shadow amnesty program” that shielded Iranian individuals involved in criminal activities from prosecution. This effort reportedly led to the abandonment of dozens of Iran-related investigations by the FBI and federal prosecutors. The revelations highlight the prioritization of diplomatic objectives, specifically the JCPOA, which aimed to ease tensions and foster diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran, over law enforcement actions. The allegations have sparked significant controversy, raising questions about the balance between national security and foreign policy goals during the Obama administration. No specific outcomes, such as legal actions or further investigations, were detailed in the report as of March 6, 2025
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